I paid for Protector/Sidearm yesterday so dunno when I'll get a confirmation e-mail from BBTS. Still, glad it's paid for and I'm getting. Gonna be so awesome set up with City Commander. Just need to buy Defender now.
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I paid for Protector/Sidearm yesterday so dunno when I'll get a confirmation e-mail from BBTS. Still, glad it's paid for and I'm getting. Gonna be so awesome set up with City Commander. Just need to buy Defender now.
picked up mine today from the post office i also bought the challenge at cybertron 3 pack hoping to use that Hot Rod for the upgrade but the colours are totally different so used my henkei instead and the colour matches are almost perfect
its pretty cool overall but dont like the head so thats staying off of mine and the gun extension handle should of been made a bit longer and there is a weird looking piece which i have no idea what its for but anyway a couple of pics for ya
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...3/P1010009.jpg
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/l...3/P1010008.jpg
Everything I had shipped from Hong Kong, had highly unreliable tracking. Some stuff that arrived weeks ago is still in limbo when it comes to the tracking.Quote:
Originally Posted by spooniebeard
That looks pretty good with the original head. It doesn't seem too small in person?
Surprisingly it doesnt look out of place i might have to take a couple shots with both heads so you can see the difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaydisc
Also does anyone know if the red colour between Henkei Rodimus and Classics Hot Rod is any different as i might have to source one of them to keep as Hot Rod
got an email from RK saying they expect Shadow Scyther to arrive 31st dec.
they both look weird :]
that ultra magnus looks naked...
Picked this up today. My pre-order store got it in yesterday. What a xmas gift! :D
http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/47...500x500Q85.jpg
whats in the smaller boxes?Quote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
One is Sidearm The Fansproject Targetmaster, with the chrome wing extenders for all the Henkei Roddy owners, and the other package I will assume is the correctly printed sidearm package.
yup, that's right. Sidearm got packed in TFX-03: City Commander upgrade packaging. When I collected the toy, the seller gave me the correctly printed (but empty) packaging for TFX-05: Sidearm, which is printed correctly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallestblue
You know, that's why I love FansProject - Even though they could've just said "F@#$ it!" and not included or supplied an amended 'Baggy', they did and at no extra cost. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
It's the little things/details that FansProject pay attention to that I really appreciate and it really goes along way for not only their business, but as fans themselves and their approach to their customers. ;):cool:
The tracking on my Sidearm and Protector sets say they're in the country, so not long to wait now! :D
My order from RK arrived! Can't wait till I get home to try it :)
Mine won't be here until next week. :(
+1, yay!!:D a couple of freebies snuck in as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Same, I got one of those ROTF projector key chains but the battery seems to be flat.Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
What did you get?
congrats! It's a great figure and works well. City Commander is still better in my books though, heh.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Mine did too dude! Yippi! :D:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by kup
You're gonna love it man! ;):cool:
That's sad to hear Tallest, how long ago did you order it now? :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallestblue
Indeed, he is great Heroic and as much as I love City Commander though - that huge waste of a gun puts him that micron lower in awesomeness IMO. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by heroic_decepticon
Regardless, both are absolutely exceptional, so I'm gonna post some pics...
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt02.jpg
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt01.jpg
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt03.jpg
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt04.jpg
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt05.jpg
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt07.jpg
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt06.jpg
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Firebolt08.jpg
3rd Party Products = Pure Freakin' Awesome!!! ;):D:cool:
Also got mine today and I really like it. Its add so much to the (imo poorly designed) hot rod. having actual arms is quite nice and makes me look foward to MP Rodimus.
My only complaint is the head. comparing it to hot rod you can see why it looks so bad. the head needs some light piping eyes and not cheaply painted ones. the head also lacks the serious looking face and ends up looking like something from animated.
sidearm is very nice quality and transforms decently.
now i just have to wait for my City Commander from RK and Not-Springer from Kyle/Patrick and United Kup. Still havent decided on an Arcee & Spike/Daniel yet.
Awesome! All that picture needs is a Kup and you are all set!
Cheers Kup! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kup
+ a Wreck-gar and your dead right dude! :p:cool:
I'll have to do a comparison shot between them and their G1 counterparts when I get those last 2 Classicsverse figures. ;):)
(Pity there's no G1 Arcee though :()
What an awesome pic! Kudos! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
I just remembered there was a weird hand? accessory its black and white. does anyone know what its for?
its for the shaking of hands between rodimus and prime
check out the review on youtube by peugh
he shows you how to place it
Damn, mine still hasn't arrived and I got the shipping notification a while ago. The Perth posties must be slacking off.
Needs only a kup figure and prolly add MP Grimlock so Wheelie can sit top of his head:D (dino mode of course heheheh) and some quints in the background mwahahahaha 3rd party products galore!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Hursticon- I pretty much preordered him the day he was available.
However the way my pay works out I paid for him on the 23rd. But I can wait.....Sorta. BTW is Delicate Warrior Arcee a Better choice than Valkyrie?
Shouldnt be too long now TB. I paid mine by paypal on the 17th - processed on the 20th still it arrived quick - yesterday actually - but I was out when the postie knocked so I only got a little note in my mailbox - which I checked at night so I missed getting it yesterday from postie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallestblue
Too right dude! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
Kup, Wreck-gar, I've got MP Grimlock so check :p and ooh some Quints would indeed be nice! :D
IMHO? Yes, most definitely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallestblue
Though I've not got both nor have I seen both side by side in real life - I've seen a video review comparing the 2 and I've read about a zillion posts between OTCA, TFW2005 and Seibertron though and all opinions seem to go the same way:
MGT-01 Delicate Warrior -
Pros: Superior Quality, Cheaper (Seller Dependant), Suits Classicsverse figures.
Cons: Limited Production number due to this figure being hand-made by 1 guy.
TRNS-1 Valkyrie -
Pros: Suits G1 figures.
Cons: Poor Quality Construction/Paint Apps/Materials, Higher Price.
Hope that helps dude. ;):)
it does. Now I just have to find one!
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Originally Posted by Hursticon
Very helpful guide! Still missing a classics arcee for my collection but probably going to wait on it since there's too much other stuff that are more of a priority.
Personally, I like the Valkyrie's box more than the Delicate Warrior but I would probably pick up the latter due to the better quality of the actual figure.
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On the topic of Protector- Ive only had time to put the armor on rodimus - Haven't properly fiddled with the trailer mode yet. I have to say It looks better in person than from the pics.
My Gripe is the head- and some people have had issue with the face. But I don't mind the face- even though it could have been done more accurately just by removing the helmet parts extending across the face/cheek back. But the real problem is the bloody engine block sticking out on the back. From the side or back view it just looks ghastly and unnatural, and even from the front the head has an unavoidable outline wrecking what is a pretty nice head.
Another issue stems from this design - and that is the chest cavity which holds the head/engine piece in Alt mode.
I wish the head was attached to a separate piece that formed the engine piece- which should slot into that cavity part allowing for a proper autobot insignia. Id rather not even have the engine block and have the back of the head protrude out in vehicle mode and have a decent looking head. Perhaps FP or another company can give us a better head to fix this.
Overall, looking at the final bot mode the armor is much needed and completes the lacking rodimus mould. I think it's an awesome figure, but while the trailer and bot mode is more complex, I think City Commander is still my fav FP upgrade kit of the 2. I can't pin it on any specific thing- although the difference is marginal.
Still waiting on Kup, perceptor and an upgrade kit for Blurr to assemble the team from the attack of autobot city from the movie!!
Here:Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
http://kupscigar.com/fun/shake.JPG
http://kupscigar.com/fun/shake2.JPG
i dont like the fact the pegs for that handshake are too small :(
Yeah but it doesn't matter. It's just the 'bonus' item and it's not as if your whole decision to get this set is dependent on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
lol but what if it was? now i have to demand a refund! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
This armor is pretty damn awesome! The design is certainly an improvement over City Commander as you don't get that clumsy BFG anymore and the leftover kibble actually serves fairly well as a gun platform. The addition of 'Hot Roller' is also very nice and something that they didn't have to do along with the 'shaking hand' fist (although that one is a bit useless but it's just a bonus). It is also good to note that unlike City Commander, there is more transforming in this set than 'put together' parts and the armor is only composed of relatively few pieces unlike City Commander's 'Omega Supreme' style engineering.
Although the limitations of the Classics Hotrod base figure still carries over to the armor such as the lack of waist joint and clumsy hip joints, the added articulation on the arms serves to counteract those shortcomings reasonably well.
Quality is superb as is to be expected from FansProjects and the set is full of little but thoughtful features clearly showing that they 'get it' such as the popping out flames, articulated barrels, 'flame' sculpt and of course Hot Roller.
The down side of the design for me is that the designer decided to leave the bottom jaw of Classics Hotrod visible as a neck for Not-Rodimus with the sheen serving as an Adam's apple. For someone who is not aware that there is a figure under the armor, the illusion works well enough but because one is aware that Classic Hotrod is under there and that's his sheen, it can be hard to get used to it. However this is a very minor complaint and although it somewhat bothered me at firs, I have grown used to it and understand the creative decision of the designer.
Here is my video gallery:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zBqqpRkcbc
Sidearm is also a massive win and like all thing Fan Projects, they make an extra effort for collectors to get the most out of their figures. He transforms in a simple but more elaborate way than G1 targetmasters and the result is effective. in gun mode, Not-Firebolt sports two handles for different size fist holes (such as Hotrod and Protector) and can also be plugged on Hot-Roller. Sidearm thoughtfully comes with chromed wing extenders for owners of Henkei Hotrod who have decided to get Protector but if you don't have the armor, you can attach them to side arm to convert him into an Animated style crossbow so you don't need the armor to make use of them, very thoughtful! Best of all, he is only $10 and very much worth it.
My '86 pic:
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Originally Posted by liegeprime
Like the Quints here? hee heeQuote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/20...500x500Q85.jpg
From what I heard, I'd say yes (I have Valkyrie).Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallestblue
Agree on the "poor quality and construction/paint apps" part of Valkyrie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
TFsource have mentioned that FP's Shadow Scyther are en route for those that ordered. I'm assuming RK's stock will come afterwards like Protector did.
I got him today. and Yes, he's awesome. turns a mediocre toy into s great toy. Not as spectacular as City Commander. be cause City Commander fills a glaring hole in my collection, whereas Protector simply enchances. That said there's tons of fun details here, the Battle Station, The Hot Rod themed Roller and Sidearm is a bit of fun too, as I love little tiny robots. Now to get my hands on Defender!
...And Delicate Warrior, unless Hasbro unveils a new Arcee.
Speaking of Arcee, did anyone see the Female Transformer in Protectors comic?
.....I'd give my right arm for a Fansproject Arcee.